Raw sd card recovery
Restoring an SD card that has become RAW (unformatted) can be a difficult task. However, there are several methods that can be tried to correct this problem.
Before starting the process, it is recommended to create a backup copy of the data from the SD card to a computer or other data storage device.
1. Use data recovery software: There are many specialized software for recovering files and partitions from flash drives. Some of them are free, for example TestDisk or PhotoRec.
– Download the selected software to your computer.
– Connect the SD card via a card reader or USB adapter.
– Run the program and follow the instructions to scan your disk drive and perform operations to restore lost partitions/files.
2. Ability to use the command line:
If you know the basic Windows Command Prompt (console interface) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) commands, you can try to format the card using these tools:
a. Connect the SD card to the computer.
b. Open a command prompt or terminal and type “diskpart” (Windows) or “sudo diskutil list” (Mac/Linux) to display a list of available disk devices.
– Note: Be careful when working with these tools, as incorrect operations can lead to data loss on other drives!
c. Select your SD card from the list and execute the following commands:
– Windows:
i. select disk [disk_number] ii. clean
iii. create partition primary
iv.format fs=fat32 quick
– Mac/Linux:
i.sudo fdisk /dev/[device_name] *Example: sudo fdisk /dev/disk2*
ii.p #show memory card sections
d 1TP5 Delete all partitions on the selected device
n # creation of a new section
wq#starting the process of recording changes